Wolf Street Game Review

Another review, another reprint. I’m not sure why I keep putting myself through this, but there’s a solid reason this time. Wolf Street is a remake of an older game called Panic on Wall Street! It didn’t make much of a splash when it was first released, and it’s been out of print for years. I played Panic on Wall Street! many years ago and vaguely remember enjoying it. It stood out as one of the few games where there’s more than one winner.

This is a negotiation game between two sides: the Managers and the Investors. The Managers aim to collect stocks and negotiate management fees with the Investors, all while creating unique sets for bonus points. Meanwhile, the Investors focus on maximizing their return on investment. Each stock has the potential for income (or loss), and they want to minimize management fees.

That’s the basic rundown. The game itself is hardly more complicated than its premise. Throughout five rounds, everyone at the table will go through a series of phases, keeping things straightforward.

Negotiation With a Clock

The first part of the round is a tense two-minute negotiation. No turns here. Everything happens in real time. Investors will chat with the Managers to discuss fees and stocks, while Managers are trying to get as much pocket change…

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